Daddy loved being a military veteran. He proudly served in WWII and the Korean War. As he declined in his last few years and forget recent events in his life he remembered with great pride and fondness his time in the United States Air Force. Bachman was a military man, through and through.
Daddy loved being asked about his service. He would regale us with "war" stories. He could remember it like it was yesterday. As I watch these proud American military men on this PBS tribute to our veterans, I know Daddy would have loved to be there, proudly saluting in his most military attention. He loved this country and I can't imagine him doing anything else but serving when called.
Daddy, I miss you and I relive today, with great sadness and pride, the moving flag ceremony at your own memorial service. Daddy, thank you for your service.
